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Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан) is a nation defined by its natural beauty. Joyously unspoilt mountainscapes, stark craggy ridges and rolling jailoos (summer pastures) are brought to life by semi-nomadic, yurt-dwelling shepherds. Add to this a well-developed network of homestays and visa-free travel, and it's easy to see why Kyrgyzstan (officially the Kyrgyz Republic), is the gateway of choice for many travelers in Central Asia.


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A Kyrgyz man with his golden eagle, Kyrgyzstan, 9 August, 2017. Hunting with eagles is a traditional art of the Eurasian steppes, particularly in Central Asia.
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A Kyrgyz man with his golden eagle, Kyrgyzstan. Hunting with eagles is a traditional art of the Eurasian steppes, particularly in Central Asia

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